DRAFT LIMITATIONS AND LOGISTICS CONSTRAINTS AT CALABAR PORT: A CASE STUDY OF ECM TERMINALS

Calabar Port occupies a strategically important location within Nigeria’s maritime system, yet it has continued to struggle to attract steady vessel traffic and maintain consistent cargo throughput. This study examines how draft limitations, inadequate hinterland connectivity, and irregular vessel calls affect the operational performance of ECM Terminals, a key concessionaire within the Calabar Port Complex. Drawing on operational records, stakeholder interviews, and a comparative analysis of lo